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Teoría King Kong es uno de los grandes libros de referencia del feminismo y de la teoría de género, un incisivo ensayo en el que Despentes comparte su propia experiencia para hablarnos sin tapujos ni concesiones sobre la prostitución, la violación, la represión del deseo, la maternidad y la pornografía, y para contribuir al derrumbe de los cimientos patriarcales de la sociedad actual.

In June 1992, Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not—as other British colonies over the decades—for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years, he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as a British colony and what happened as the handover approached. The book gives unprecedented insights into negotiating with the Chinese.

Through the eyes of two frontline journalists comes a gripping narrative history of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement centered around a cast of core activists, culminating in the 2019 mass protests and Beijing's brutal crackdown. Hong Kong was an experiment in governance. Handed back to China...

The incredible true story of the decade-long quest to bring down Paul Le Roux—the creator of a frighteningly powerful Internet-enabled cartel who merged the ruthlessness of a drug lord with the technological savvy of a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. “A tour de force of shoe-leather...

Hong Kong Confidential is a podcast designed to educate and entertain. Jules Hannaford interviews interesting people in Hong Kong about their lives, personal journeys and secrets. Guests share their wisdom, experiences and insights with our audience. Guests include a doula, a dating and relationship coach, community leaders, LGBTQ+ activists, human rights defenders, abuse survivors, psychologists, life coaches, recovered addicts, authors, a fire fighter, a matchmaker, accomplished business women and many more. They all have fascinating stories to share.

Amperes Lawrence was raised in a "Christian" family, yet she denounced God when she arrived in the United States. After years of tribulations and searching, God found her and led her back into His flock. With God's love and mercy, Amperes is now living a content and joyous life.

Bogen følger forfatteren og hans fars samvaer fra faderens begyndende demens og til enden, døden, Beretningen bevarer respekten og kaerligheden til faderen, men fortaeller alligevel om absurditeten, de vanvittige dialoger, og de utroligt vanskelige problemer, pårørende står overfor, når et elsket menneske forandrer sig for øjnene af en. "Da jeg var seks år gammel, holdt min bedstefar op med at genkende mig. Han boede i nabohuset neden for vores hus, og da jeg brugte hans frugthave som genvej til skolen, smed han en gang imellem et stykke braende efter mig, for jeg havde ikke noget at gøre på hans jord.

An urgent manifesto for global democracy from Joshua Wong, the 23-year-old phenomenon leading Hong Kong's protests - and Nobel Peace Prize nominee - with an introduction by Ai Weiwei With global democracy under threat, we must act together to defend out rights: now. When he was 14, Joshua Wong...

Poul Smidt tegner i sin politiske biografi et portræt, der giver Frederik 8. hans plads i danmarkshistorien. Frederik 8. (1906-1912) har i danmarkshistorien været klemt mellem forgænger og efterfølger - faderen Christian 9., Europas svigerfar, og sønnen Christian 10., som blev genforeningens og besættelsestidens konge.

Young Joy, who has been experiencing the stifling control of the Chinese government over the lofty ambitions of university students like herself to study abroad, has just realized that the forces amassed against her won't budge a millimeter despite her efforts to work within the system. So Joy initiates a complex series of daring scenarios to beat the legal system at its own game in order to secure her exit visa to the United States. And she does: transforming herself into the Tiger of Beijing. Calculated. Intuitive. Fierce.

Kong is a young adult Singaporean of Burmese descent who muses over his life's experiences. He talks openly and honestly lays his thoughts and feelings on a myriad of topics that he encounters as he trudges on or powers through his life.

Fred’s Diary 1981 is a fascinating insight into a young man’s travels around Asia in the early 1980s. This is a unique opportunity to start delving into Fred's daily diary, which details the 158 days he spent traveling around Asia. In this first part of the book, you can follow Fred during his travels to Hong Kong and Thailand.

KongHans måtte dele Slesvig og Holsten med sin lillebror Frederik, men fik tilranet sig Sverige, da han slog Sten Sture den Ældres bondehær i 1497. Fuld af tro på egne evner sendte han en tungt udrustet lejehær ud i det vintervåde Ditmarsken. Det skulle vise sig at være en enormt dårlig idé. Også: Gribshunden på bundet af havet og en elskerinde ved navn Jernskæg. Gorm den Gamle, Harald Blåtand, Svend Tveskæg Kan du din kongerække? Hvis ikke, så er hjælpen her nu.

Niels var den sidste og længstsiddende konge blandt Estridsen-sønnerne. Det gik fint i 25 år, men daNiels' søn Magnus den Stærke kløver hovedet på sin rival, kongsemnet Knud Lavard, blev landet drevet ud i en blodig borgerkrig, som skulle blive fatal for bådeNiels og sønnike. Gorm den Gamle, Harald Blåtand, Svend Tveskæg Kan du din kongerække? Hvis ikke, så er hjælpen her nu. Med afsæt i de enkelte regenter genfortællerHans Erik Havsteen og Anders Olling hele Danmarkshistorien.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today As a young mother facing a terminal diagnosis, Julie Yip-Williams began to write her story, a story like no other. What began as the chronicle of an imminent and early death became something much more—a...

A RINGSIDE SEAT ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST DEALS AND BIGGEST PERSONALITIES IN BUSINESS AND GLOBAL POLITICS. FTSE is an account of how a small start-up created by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange launched in the mid 1980s to provide financial information, became a world leader and...

Life Between Titles is a podcast about what happens after one chapter ends and before the next begins. Hosted by Savan Kong, this series explores identity, purpose, and personal growth in the moments when life slows down and the job title disappears. Through candid conversations with leaders, creators, and people in transition, each episode looks at how we rebuild meaning, stay resilient, and rediscover who we are when the structure of work falls away. Topics include leadership, career transitions, unemployment, family dynamics, relationships, personal development, and the evolving role of ...

Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into true crime and explore using real clues to solve the real crime emergency of murder for hire. Join us each episode as we discuss the recent Yudowitz family case and dissect the evidence to find new clues that could help crack the case. From analyzing forensic data to interviewing key witnesses and experts, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth. If you’re a true crime enthusiast or just looking to learn more about the criminal system, this is the podcast for you. Tune in today and help us solve this big case. This first episode ...

Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into true crime and explore using real clues to solve the real crime emergency of murder for hire. Join us each episode as we discuss the recent Yudowitz family case and dissect the evidence to find new clues that could help crack the case. From analyzing forensic data to interviewing key witnesses and experts, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth. If you’re a true crime enthusiast or just looking to learn more about the criminal system, this is the podcast for you. Tune in today and help us solve this big case. This first episode ...

ChatterBeans© is the podcast where Isaac Kong shares a coffee and a conversation with remarkable people from every walk of life. Real people. Real stories. Each episode invites you into a warm, unfiltered chat about their journeys - the pivotal moments, hard-won lessons, and challenges they’ve overcome - as well as the joyful, funny, and surprising stories that shape who they are. From creators and innovators to everyday legends, ChatterBeans serves up intimate, thought-provoking conversations that linger long after the last sip.